Learn the true nature of fire. Fire isn’t like you’ve seen it in movies or on television. It’s not bright, it’s black! This video introduces you to the reality of what fire is really like and why fire safety is so important.

Children have little fear of fire. After all how hot can birthday candles or matches get? But, it can get so hot in a house fire that the heat will melt wiring, plastics and glass. It is so intense that nothing living can survive.

Fire trucks blow their sirens and firefighters race to a fire because they know how fast a fire can grow. They also know how fast a fire can hurt you.

Smoke from fires spread very fast. Smoke and poisonous gases in the smoke are very dangerous. Most often people are hurt by the smoke and the poisonous gases, not the flames. Do you know that if there is a fire, getting down low and moving out quickly under the smoke can save your life?

If your home caught on fire, would you know what to do immediately? The most important thing in escaping a fire is to have a plan, to know what to do immediately and not waste time in getting out.